My name is Duff Bement and I live in SE Minnesota about 12 miles from the infamous Mayo Clinic in Rochester. I know I will catch some grief for this, (all the government worker jokes can start now , I can take it) but I work for Department Of Transportation as a Chief Inspector on road construction projects. Lots of overtime in the summer and many hours in a snow plow in the winter. However I have plenty of quiet time in the shop during the winter when it is not snowing. Other than my woodturning I spend the remainder of my time and money on my Paso Fino horses.I have been hanging around this site for awhile and fit right in with this bunch of misfits.If you ever have to travel to the GREAT WHITE NORTH please feel free to contact me and I will buy you a free cup of coffee.